Arkansas has a rich history which includes the states diverse and well populated wildlife. For many years, the state was nicknamed “The Bear State”. The reason was simple as the state was host to large numbers of native black bears. Some past evidence suggests that Arkansas might have had the largest population of these bears ...
If you’re going to be hunting black bear this year, you’ve got quite an experience ahead of you. This is one of the largest game animals in the world, and requires plenty of stalking ability of the hunter. Black bears are not necessarily difficult to hunt, but they pose a significant challenge to hunters who ...
For many visitors to Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin, seeing a live black bear in the region’s pristine wilderness is near the top of their “to-do” list. But seeing a bear is a more challenging and time-consuming goal than many tourists realize. Most bears are wary of human interaction, some prefer the nighttime hours, and ...
Minnesotans used to hate bears. Today they are a prized big-game animal, numbering about 20,000, and a favorite for professional photographers looking for a special thrill. Before 1965, Minnesota black bears were thought of as varmints, to be shot on sight and left to rot. There was a $10 bounty to anyone who killed one, ...
The American Black Bear is commonly referred to as just the Black Bear. It can range from 4 to 7 feet in length in length. The American Black Bear’s weight varies due to time of the year. Males in the wild average between 125 pounds and 500 pounds. But if he has a good food ...
Identifying bear feces can be of valuable importance whether you are hiking, camping, or if you live in an area close to bear habitat. Bear feces is typically found black on the surface and can be 2 to 4 inches in length and from one to two inches in diameter depending on the size of ...